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as in counters
a leg-mounted piece of furniture with a broad flat top designed for the serving of food
we sat at the kitchen table, playing cards for hours on end
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as in meals
food eaten or prepared for eating at one time
always offers a well-prepared table for his guests
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as in lists
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
the periodic table of chemical elements
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as in figures
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as in shelves
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Recent Examples of tables
Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The main building is an open concept dining pavilion with tables available indoors and outdoors.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Welcome back eclectic wall designs, oil lamp fixtures and wobbly wooden tables.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The humble butter dish, once a purely practical necessity, is enjoying a significant revival, now being showcased on countertops and dining tables in vessels that are both stylish and functional.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
As Simeon and Tupe engaged in soothing effleurage and loudly vigorous tapotement, respectively, six Maori women surrounded their tables and sang folk songs in harmony, guided by an elder in the audience with a long, gnarled cane.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
This year, presenting sponsor Principal Foundation is underwriting booth fees, rental costs for tables and linens, and covering lunch costs for all potters to ensure there are no financial barriers preventing participation.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
The festival featured community tables, food, music, and games.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Wood Keep baking soda away from any wood surface, including wood floors, wooden coffee or dining tables, and cutting boards.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The main building is an open concept dining pavilion with tables available indoors and outdoors.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Welcome back eclectic wall designs, oil lamp fixtures and wobbly wooden tables.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
The humble butter dish, once a purely practical necessity, is enjoying a significant revival, now being showcased on countertops and dining tables in vessels that are both stylish and functional.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
As Simeon and Tupe engaged in soothing effleurage and loudly vigorous tapotement, respectively, six Maori women surrounded their tables and sang folk songs in harmony, guided by an elder in the audience with a long, gnarled cane.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
This year, presenting sponsor Principal Foundation is underwriting booth fees, rental costs for tables and linens, and covering lunch costs for all potters to ensure there are no financial barriers preventing participation.
—Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
The festival featured community tables, food, music, and games.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tables
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Escapement is measured by one of eight fish counters, including the Naknek River system counter, which Travis Elison of Alaska’s Department of Fish & Game, manages.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instead, attractive, wholesome-looking young women stood behind the glowing counters, smiling and offering to serve.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This perk allows you to be reimbursed for expenses relating to the delay, like meals, clothing, toiletries and even lodging.—
David McMillin,
CNBC,
15 Sep. 2025
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Starred chefs prepared personalized meals.—
Erhan Kaya,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today, Freaks and Geeks routinely shows up on critics’ lists of the best shows ever made.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gears of War having its 'Reach moment' with E-Day was only a matter of time; Doom has just received the same treatment with The Dark Ages, and lists of great video game prequels are growing larger almost every year as publishers and developers refuse to bury big money-making franchises.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Torres, 28, figures to be a free agent once again this offseason.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Given the Patriots’ spotty depth at safety, Las Vegas figures to attack early and often through Bowers and potentially Jeanty, a capable pass-catching back.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The result was a fun cameo arc that ends on the image of Scorsese breaking down in tears after Matt shelves the iconic director’s dream project to save his own job — a turn that earned Scorsese his first acting nomination.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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Without this advance funding from the county, both election boards may lack the money needed to pay for an election up front, Ealom said.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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That’s why Sullivan recommends using two separate cutting boards.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today, numerous kitchen technologies are working to shift that chaos with tools designed specifically to save time, improve efficiency and reduce stress for restaurant workers, such as kiosk menus and self-service ordering and payment systems.—
Jeff Kiesel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Airport Authority, which has a say in the pricing of concessions, provided some examples from the menus of The Taco Stand menu and the new Tony Hawk restaurant, Novecientos Grados.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Chinese robotics firm Unitree is eyeing a valuation of up to 50 billion yuan ($7 billion) for its upcoming initial public offering, Reuters reported, in what would be one of the largest tech listings for the country in recent years.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The young couple met when Daniel was looking into buying an apartment and toured one of Cherry’s company's listings.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Tables.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tables. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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